STATUS UPDATE13 April 2013

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is independent and non-profit initiative of the Turkish Professionals in Brussels and other professionals in Europe.

facilitates open dialogue and collaboration

aims to foster an informed and critical debate about the topical issues related to both Turkey and Europe

is committed to the principles of non-discrimination, transparency and accountability.

Turkish Connections Platform

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TCP Demographics on LinkedIn

583 Members

Turkish Connections Platform (314 since 11 December 2012)

+Turkish Professionals in

Brussels (383 since 22 September 2012)

52 % Women68 % Brussels55 % Senior Level

• International Affairs• Research• IT Services• Automotive• Telecommunications• Financial Services• Government• Chemicals

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Turkish Connections Platform

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TCP Survey Preliminary Results (31 respondents)

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TCP Coordination Group Organization

Spokespersons Editors Moderators

Responsibilities

1. Main contact for coordination of all internal group activities

2. Prepare and communicate the meeting agenda in consultation with other thematic group moderators

3. Representation of TCP in external relations (i.e fund raising, public relations, Media etc..)

Responsibilities

1. Define the rules and procedures for contributing to the TCP blog

2. Upload and manage the approved content on TCP website

Responsibilities

1. Facilitate the group discussions within the Thematic Groups

2. Orient new members3. Prepare the post meeting

report and communicate it to all group members

Always open for applications

Two Spokespersons from each Thematic Group (one male, one female)Active track of participationSelected for semi-annually (Period 1: Jan-Jun, Period 2: Jul-Dec)

Two Editors from each Thematic Group

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TCP Survey Preliminary Results

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Regular TCP Meetings & Events

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group

Spokespersons

Çağrı Çaylak Senior Consultant

Levent İmeceSales Operations Architect

Editors

Yunus Emre SeveroğluManaging Director

Merih PasinInnovation Director

Moderators

Özge Küçük Serhat DoğanCommunication and Project LeaderOrganisation leader

İzzet Emre Kayaarma Bahadır CeyhanClient Principal Purchasing Commodity

Senior Manager

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Project 1 - Setting-up an “Entrepreneurial Training Program” for start-up or small enterprises Project Managers: Müge, Gökhan, Emre S.

Project 2 - Coaching & Career Development & Job Seeker Framework Project Managers: Bahar, Begüm, Philippe

Project 3 - Doing business in Turkey/EU Project Managers: Memet, Emre K. + Çağrı, Murat in support position

Project 4 - Conferences on “New trends in emerging-market innovation” with a focus on SMEs Project Managers: Özge, İdil

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group

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TCP Survey Preliminary Results

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European Union Communications Group

Spokespersons

Laura Battalla Adam Policy Advisor to an MEP

Ekmel ÇizmecioğluPolicy Officer

Editors

Mustafa Osman TuranSenior Diplomat

Oya Memişoğlu KreuzhuberPublic Affairs & CommunicationsConsultant

Moderators

Pınar Erdem Caoimh KettProject Finance Manager EP Officer

Demir Murat Seyrek Aynur BashirovaManaging Partner Project Manager

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Project 1 - Introduction to the EU institutions Project Managers: Murat Seyrek and Laura Batalla Adam

Project 2 - Visa Liberalization for Turkish Nationals Project Managers: Mustafa Turan and Pınar Erdem

Project 3 - Perceptions of Turkey in Europe Projects managers: Ekmel Çizmecioglu and Dilek Aydin

Project partner: Academic Exchange Group

Project 4 - Panel Debate on the “Future of the EU and Turkey’s Place”Project Managers: Mustafa Turan and Laura Batalla Adam

European Union Communications Group

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TCP Survey Preliminary Results

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Academic Exchange Group

Spokespersons

Zeynep YanaşmayanScientific Project Manager

Selma Yılmazyıldız KayaarmaResearch Assistant

Editors

Ahmet GirayRisk Assurance Advisor

Remziye YılmazPh.D. Candidate

Moderators

Pınar UyanıkPh. D. Candidate

Evrim TanPh. D. Candidate

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Project 1- Europe–Belgium Science Bridge

Project Managers: Remziye Yilmaz, Ahmet Giray, Selma Yilmazyildiz Kayaarma Project partner: IT and Social Media Group

Project 2 – Portal for studying in Belgium/Turkey

Project Managers: Ahmet GirayProject partner: IT and Social Media Group

Project 3- Seminars on EU Horizon 2020 Programs and Research Funds

Project Managers: to be nominated! Project partner: EU Communication Group

Project 4- Doing Business in Turkey/ EU

Project Managers: Selma Yilmazyildiz Kayaarma Project partner: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group

Academic Exchange Group

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TCP Survey Preliminary Results

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Event Organization Group

Spokespersons

Evrim TaşkıranAutomotive Consultant

Derya BuldukManager

Editors

Pascale EybenFreelance @ e-writing

Aylin DiriözEnergy and Environment Professional

Moderators

Gamze Erdemir Severoğlu Suzan ÜnalQuality Assurance Methods Tax ReporterGeneralist

Hülya Türköz Başak AtalayFacilitator Intern

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Project 1 – «Turkish Music Night» (e.g. Turkish-Greek Music Night)Project Managers: Evrim Taskiran and Derya Bulduk

Project 2 - Language Conversation Tables (starting with French in April) Project Managers: Pascal Eyben, Belinda, Derya Bulduk, Bart, Elif, Deniz

Project 3 - TCP Picnic/Barbeque (May or June) Project Managers: Gamze Erdemir and Suzan Ünal

Project 4 - TCP City Tour on Foot Project Managers: Bart

Project 5 - Mobile Turkish Coffee TruckProject Managers: Murat Seyrek

Event Organization Group

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TCP Survey Preliminary Results

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IT and Social Media Group

Spokespersons

Duygu DikbaşIS Developer

Aydın ErolManaging Director

Editors

Göksel ManavSolution Architect

Aydın MalkoçWeb Consultant

Moderators

Özbil Bıyıklı Salim FinesseSocial Media Development System and Network Expert Administrator

Özgün Emre SorkunBenarti Software SolutionsBrussels Representative

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Project 1 - TCP Website and Social Media Tools Project Managers: All Moderators

Project 2 - Database of Turkish speaking IT and ICT Professionals Project Managers: Aydın Erol

Project 3 - Networking and collaboration among IT and ICT Professionals in Turkey and Belgium (Europe)

Project 4 - Training programs for TCP members on IT and Social Media Skills Project Managers: Aydın Malkoç

IT and Social Media Group

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TCP Survey Preliminary Results

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«GOOD IDEAS COME FROM GOOD CONVERSATIONS»

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